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Kick up those Kinky Boots for a Fun Night on Broadway

June 4, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Kick up those Kinky Boots for a Fun Night on Broadway

The Tony Awards are on this Sunday night and there’s one show on Broadway that’s bound to clean up this weekend: Kinky Boots. My parents and I had the privilege of seeing Kinky Boots a few months back while it was still in previews at the Hirschfeld Theatre.  And was it a treat! Not only […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Music & Movies, Things To Do Tagged With: broadway, Cyndi Lauper, ember room, Gay NYC Dad, Harvey Fierstein, hirschfeld theatre, Jerry Mitchell, kinky boots, new york city, tony awards

From the Expert: When the Center Aisle Becomes the Main Attraction

May 31, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

From the Expert: When the Center Aisle Becomes the Main Attraction

{This is a sponsored post as part of the Mommy Expert program. All opinions expressed here are solely mine.}

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Things To Do

Smashburger: It’s a SMASH! {Giveaway Closed}

May 28, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 7 Comments

Smashburger: It’s a SMASH! {Giveaway Closed}

Hungry for more burger info?  As we watch the last few days of National Burger Month fade into June, what better way to say hello to summer than with a smashing burger giveaway?! I finally got myself – and my family – to Smashburger last week, after several years of eyeing the various locations around […]

Filed Under: Food, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Product Reviews & Giveaways Tagged With: burgers, Giveaway, Haagen Dazs, kid-friendly restaurants, national burger month, Northern NJ, Smashburger, Smashfries

Grappling With Food Allergies, Sensitivities and Nutritional Concerns? Read This Book…{Giveaway Closed}

May 17, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 2 Comments

Grappling With Food Allergies, Sensitivities and Nutritional Concerns? Read This Book…{Giveaway Closed}

There’s been some great dialogue taking place here on the blog and on my Facebook pages about how food allergies are affecting our lives, and the lives of our children,as part of Food Allergy Awareness Week.  And today, I wanted to share with you a book that was recently brought to my attention, when a […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Health & Well Being, Product Reviews & Giveaways Tagged With: Allergen and Score Guide, artificial dyes, Baby Nutrition, food allergies, food allergy awareness, food sensitivities, FoodFacts, hyperactivity, Stanley Rak

Open, Sesame (Allergy)

May 13, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 4 Comments

Open, Sesame (Allergy)

It’s Food Allergy Awareness Week, and I’d like to start a dialogue with my readers about the food allergies facing them and their families through this post. My own food allergy awareness was formed back in 2007 when I was working at The Institute of Culinary Education as their PR Manager. One of my first […]

Filed Under: Everything Fabulous, Fun, Health & Well Being, Reflections Tagged With: adult onset, Allergic Girl, epi pen, food allergies, food allergy awareness, gluten allergy, sesame allergy, shellfish allergy, Sloane Miller, The Institute of Culinary Education, WFUV

Happy Mother’s Day!

May 12, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Happy Mother’s Day!

For Mother’s Day, I wanted to share a photo of my mama and me that has a special meaning. This photo was taken back in 2005 in front of the Waldorf-Astoria in NYC, right after New York Women in Communications Matrix Awards Luncheon.  I was awarded a scholarship for grad school by New York Women […]

Filed Under: Fun, Reflections Tagged With: Martha Stewart, Matrix Awards, Mother's Day, New York Women in Communications, Oprah Winfrey, Waldorf Astoria

Sunday Morning Swap: Little Swappies

May 7, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 3 Comments

Sunday Morning Swap: Little Swappies

One part of my work as a blogger that I truly enjoy is having the opportunity to try something new, or explore an otherwise unchartered experience.  Meaning, something that I would probably not do otherwise. And then of course, the best part is to share this info with YOU so we can all learn and […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Budget Friendly, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Things To Do Tagged With: Avenues The World School, Chelsea, garage sale, getting into NYC with kids, Highline, Kids at Work, Little Swappies, Mommy Nearest, NYC, swap meet, Urban Sitter

Getting the Kids into the City: A Suburban Parent’s Guide to Journeying Across The River

May 6, 2013 by Lisa Pisano Leave a Comment

Getting the Kids into the City: A Suburban Parent’s Guide to Journeying Across The River

As a follow-up to many recent posts about taking on the big city with my little dude, I thought it might be helpful to share how exactly we make our treks happen. Alas, if you are looking for some tips on how to make it across the Hudson — with one child or more — […]

Filed Under: Blogs & Blogging, Everything Fabulous, Fun, Things To Do, Travel Tagged With: cheap city parking, getting into NYC with kids, Mommy Nearest, NYC kid-friendly app, stroller accessible subway, tips for getting into city from NJ with kids

DIY-ing with Disney Paint: Let’s Get This Project Glowing!

April 24, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 4 Comments

DIY-ing with Disney Paint: Let’s Get This Project Glowing!

[This is a sponsored post.] Mom a la mode completed one of her very first DIY Home projects.  And actually enjoyed it. Did you feel the tectonic shift in the Earth?? Those who know me well know that “crafting” and “DIY-ing” are hardly my fortes.  This mama can whip up dinner with whatever’s in her […]

Filed Under: Everything Fabulous, Fun, Home, Product Reviews & Giveaways Tagged With: Disney Paint, Glidden, Glow in Dark Paint, Kid's Room Ideas, Ready, Set, Sponsored, Walmart

Wordless Wednesday: Weenie Wagon Edition

April 17, 2013 by Lisa Pisano 6 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Weenie Wagon Edition

Today, we surprised my dear friend and former colleague, Rosie, at her infamous “Rosie’s Weenie Wagon” food truck.  Check out her Facebook page to find out where she’ll be in Northern New Jersey (and how you can rent the truck for your own functions!)  Hot diggity dog! {I was not compensated in any way for […]

Filed Under: Food, Fun, Kid & Family Friendly, Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: food trucks, hot dogs, New Jersey, Rosie's Weenie Wagon

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